Monthly Archives: May 2012

Rathmines Branagan Cup K.O.

Posted on May 29, 2012 by mjdkennedy

Rathmines were knocked out of the Branagan Cup in this evening’s semi-final against Elm Mount. Bd. ELM MOUNT ICU no. Rating Result RATHMINES ICU no. Rating 1 David Fitzsimons 6236 2258 1 – 0 Mel O Cinnéide 720 2179 2 … Continue reading →

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Rathmines knocked out of William Brennan

Posted on May 27, 2012 by mjdkennedy

Rathmines were knocked out of the William Brennan cup on foot of a 2.5 – 3.5 semi-final loss against Bray/Greystones last Thursday. Rathmines                              Bray/Greystones A 1.Atanis Kouhtev    1409 0-1  Tom Janowski     1309 2.John Gaffney       1355 0-1   Paul Ryan          1267 3.Nicky Pierce         1344 0-1   … Continue reading →

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Rathmines Club Championships update

Posted on May 27, 2012 by mjdkennedy

With most of the postponed games now played, the final tables are beginning to crystallise.  Congratulations to Andrew McGrath on landing a second title in the U-1200 group thanks to a win on Thursday.  Meanwhile in the top group, the … Continue reading →

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Club Championships Round 6 Results, etc.

Posted on May 23, 2012 by mjdkennedy

In the top group everything depends on the outcome of Bermingham – Burke.  A draw means that Killian will be Champion for the 3rd time.  Otherwise, the winner faces a playoff with Killian to decide the title. In the middle … Continue reading →

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Paul Mogerley Memorial Team Tournament 2012

Posted on May 22, 2012 by mjdkennedy

Controller: John Maher Each team will have 3 players, 1 senior, 1 intermediate and 1 of junior level.  Teams will be of roughly equal aggregate strength. Games to be played over 4 Thursdays, beginning 31st May.  Postponements to be played … Continue reading →

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Rathmines juniors selected for Ireland

Posted on May 21, 2012 by rathmineschessclub

Congratulations to all the Rathmines Juniors selected to represent Ireland in the Glorney Cup! Maura reports: “Some good news to report from the Junior Club. Three members have been selected to represent Ireland this summer when Ireland u18/u14 and u12 … Continue reading →

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New ICU Rating List now available

Posted on May 16, 2012 by mjdkennedy

The new ICU Rating List for May 2012 is now available http://icu.ie/ratings/list.php Here are the top 10 improvers from Rathmines Chess Club, i.e. biggest rating gains since the last list in January:   Name May’12 Rating change 1 Nikrow, Shahram 1352 … Continue reading →

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Club Championships Round 5 Results & Round 6 Draw

Posted on May 13, 2012 by mjdkennedy

Round 6 draw – to be played Thursday 17-May-12 Group A (1500+) No Name  Result Name 1 Bermingham, T (9)     : Burke, J (11) 2 Kennedy, M (4)     : Delaney, K (1) 3 Kalam, A (2)     : … Continue reading →

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Cup Competition Round 3 Results

Posted on May 12, 2012 by mjdkennedy

Congratulations to the Rathmines Branagan and William Brennan teams on qualifying for the semi-finals. Branagan Cup, Rathmines vs Dun Laoghaire, 10-May-12 Bd. Rathmines ICU no. Rating Result Dun Laoghaire ICU no. Rating 1 Killian Delaney 5104 2050 1 – 0 … Continue reading →

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Philip Doyle: old games appeal

Posted on May 10, 2012 by mjdkennedy

I have a fairly good collection of my games from 1977 onwards but unfortunately I lost nearly all of what I had prior to this when the file I stored them on became corrupted.  I am wondering if anyone among … Continue reading →

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Club Champs Round 4 Results & Round 5 Draw

Posted on May 6, 2012 by mjdkennedy

Round 5 Draw – to be played Thursday 10th May 2012 Group A (1500+) No Name  Result Name 1 Delaney, K (1)     : Bermingham, T (9) 2 Burke, J (11)     : Lynch, P (13) 3 Aherne, J (6) … Continue reading →

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May Bank Holiday Opening Arrangements

Posted on May 3, 2012 by mjdkennedy

Please note that the club will be closed on bank holiday Monday, 7th May 2012.  The club will open as usual on Thursday 10th May 2012.

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Cup Competition Round 2 Results

Posted on May 3, 2012 by mjdkennedy

Branagan Cup – Bray vs Rathmines, 2-May-2012 Bd. BRAY ICU no. Rating Result RATHMINES ICU no. Rating 1 John Joyce 658 2126 1 – 0 Killian Delaney 5104 2050 2 Seamus Duffy 378 1857 1 – 0 Manuel Gardenes 12997 … Continue reading →

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